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Patent GB-2282333-A (GB)
Title: A plaything for a pet or other animal
Inventor: DRIVER BRIAN MELVIN
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 1994-09-16
Abstract: A plaything article for a pet or other animal, adapted for movement along a surface for the purposes of play, is of such construction that during the use thereof at least one additional mode of movement other than an initial movement of the article relative to said surface is produced by the movement of the article. The additional movement mode is along a direction differing from a basic direction of movement relative to said surface. In particular, the article includes a chamber for receiving an object in such manner that the latter is both moveable within the chamber and also readily visible, the arrangement being such that on displacement of the article the object is caused to undergo random movements within the chamber which random movements are observable by the animal. The article may be formed from a pre shaped blank 1 having openings (19, Figure 1), and being closed by end caps 14. The object may be for moving or held by a resilient post within the chamber formed from the blank. In an alternative construction, the article may be formed from two join able hollow shells, the shells having viewing openings therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in up and over garage doors
Inventor: BOYDELL JOHN MALCOLM
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1994-10-13
Abstract: In an up and over garage door assembly, a threshold section is adapted to be anchored to the ground as the base of a door frame. The threshold section comprises a metal pressing of stepped outline to provide a continuous upstanding face (3) against which the door panel (8) is adapted to abut when the door is in its closed position, and a ramp section (1) extending from the abutment face (3) into the garage. An aperture (6) to receive a locking member is formed in the section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284211-A (GB)
Title: Polyphenylene sulphide-based compositions with improved impact strength and process for preparing them
Inventor: COLLARD MARIE-PAULE
IPC: C08K5/17
Filed: 1994-10-20
Abstract: Polyphenylene sulphide-based compositions with high impact strength, essentially comprising, by weight, 60 to 99.5 parts of polyphenylene sulphide and 0.5 to 40 parts of a combination C comprising at least one compound C1 chosen from olefinic elastomers comprising epoxy groups and at least one tertiary amine C2. During the preparation of these compositions, the tertiary amine C2 is preferably incorporated in last place with respect to the other constituents.
Patent GB-2284036-A (GB)
Title: Locating means for locating two relatively movable objects
Inventor: KOCH KLAUS
IPC: F16F9/56
Filed: 1994-11-21
Abstract: A locating means for locating two relatively movable objects in different positions comprises a hollow cylinder (1) connected to one of the objects and a piston (6) which is displaceable in the cylinder and is connected to the other object through a piston rod (3) extending from the cylinder, which is sealed from atmosphere. The piston (6) divides the cylinder into two working chambers (4, 5) of variable volume containing a pressure fluid, with a flow connection (17, 14 or 16, 15) between the two working chambers (4, 5) being provided in an exchange device in the piston the exchange device comprising at least two parts (6, 7, 8, 9) which are relatively slidable the arrangement being such that the two parts adopt a base position closing the flow connection when the objects are in a rest position, and are relatively slidable in response to a force applied to the objects to open the flow connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289713-A (GB)
Title: A locking mechanism having a pivotable and linearly movable tension hook
Inventor: KLEIN HELMUT
IPC: E05C19/14
Filed: 1995-05-12
Abstract: A locking mechanism for a suitcase comprises a pivotable actuating lever 26 and a pivotable and linearly movable tension hook 17, both mounted on one half 5 of a suitcase. The pivot point 27 of the lever 26 is also the coupling point of the tension hook 17 to the lever 26. Lever 26, when operated, is constrained to follow, via roller 36, curved slot 31 which displaces the lever 26 and tension hook 17 linearly along slot 28. The claw end 18 of the tension hook 17 is also allowed to pivot about point 27 by virtue of angled slot 22 which enables the lock to disengage completely from bottom section 3 (see fig 5). A tension spring 34 locates the lever 26 in both the locked and unlocked positions. When locked a collar 20 exerts pressure on a seal 11 which seals opening 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288253-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for belt conveyor load tracking
Inventor: MURPHY CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: B65G43/08
Filed: 1994-10-14
Abstract: A method of and apparatus for tracking data associated with a load being conveyed on a belt conveyor (12) between a source station (16) including a source station load sensor (18) and a destination station (20) including a destination station load sensor (22) includes the steps of: generating a data record for the load at the source station, loading the data record into a programmable controller (C) for controlling the conveyor, generating a pulse signal having a number of pulses directly proportional to the travel of the belt conveyor (12), establishing an expectation window indicating expected arrival of the load at the destination station (20), establishing a distance field for the load using the smaller of the distance between the load and any preceding load on the belt conveyor (12) or the distance between the source and destination load sensor (22), sensing the leading edge of the load by the destination station load sensor (22), comparing the distance between the source and destination load sensors (18, 22) and detecting any slippage of the load on the belt (12) and updating the data record in the controller (C) based on the detected load slippage to coincide with the actual position of the load on the conveyor (12) at the destination station (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301058-A (GB)
Title: Punch roller
Inventor: UPTON DAVID GEORGE
IPC: B26F1/10
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: A punch roller (P) is assembled for use by placing punch elements (E) in their holes (3), and then lightly tightening bolts (9) to hold the punch elements in place while leaving them free to move in pitch. The punch roller (P) is then rotated as is a cooperating female die roller (D) to cause the free end of each punch element (E) to be received in the respective die socket 10 thereof. The bolts (9) are then tightened, to urge the clamp ring (8) tight to the roller body, so that the punch elements (E) are set in their proper alignment with respect to the sockets of the die roller (D). The rollers P and D may then be used to punch holes in continuous stationery, with confidence that all the holes will be cut property, and the punches will not suffer undue wear.
Patent GB-2289725-A (GB)
Title: Hydrodynamic power generator apparatus
Inventor: CAVALHEIRO MARIO TEIXEIRA
IPC: F03B17/02
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: The present invention refers to a self-contained, continuous hydrodynamic power generator apparatus. The apparatus comprises a first horizontally positioned water tank 1 and a second vertically positioned water tank 8, the vertical water tank 8 being provided with guide means 9 having an insulating sealing gasket to seal over a plurality of containers 6 connected through hinged shafts 7 to define a chain (5) which turns around lower and upper hexagonal pulleys 4, 10, a first chute 11 next to the upper pulleys 10 to collect the water from the containers and carry it to a driving wheel 2, which drives a generator 3, and a second chute l2 to collect the water from the driving wheel 2 and return it to the horizontal tank 1, each of the containers 6 being provided with a sealed chamber 13, containing air to act as a float and move the containers upwardly through the water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302263-A (GB)
Title: Cover for cooking apparatus
Inventor: CHANG KWEI TANG
IPC: A47J36/06
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: A cover for a cooking apparatus comprises a heat-resisting silicon rubber ring 6 covered around the periphery 51 to seal the gap between the cooking apparatus and the cover 5 when the cover 5 is in place on the cooking apparatus.
Patent GB-2305738-A (GB)
Title: Processing photographic colour material
Inventor: FYSON JOHN RICHARD
IPC: G03C7/407
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: A method of processing an imagewise exposed photographic silver halide colour material which comprises colour development, fix and bleach steps in that order and wherein the processing solutions are replenished and there is a colour developing agent-absorbing material in a bath after the colour development but before the bleach or in the replenishing/recirculation line of said bath. Preferably the material is activated carbon or an ion-exchange resin and this is added to the fixer. The colour development may be a redox development.
Patent GB-2294489-A (GB)
Title: Safety fences
Inventor: COLLINS HAROLD LEWIS
IPC: E01F15/04
Filed: 1995-10-19
Abstract: The invention concerns safety fences for roads; an open-box safety fence 3 is given an auxiliary rolling subsequently to its main rolling to provide a curved safety fence. The fence is of open-box form and the curve imported thereto is achieved without any effect on its' performance. The curve is in a plane parallel with the road surface and may be convex or concave with respect to the road. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307109-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic transmission system
Inventor: FLACK ROY EDWARD
IPC: H02K51/00
Filed: 1995-11-04
Abstract: An electromagnetic transmission system comprises an input rotor (1), arranged concentrically with an output rotor (2) and (3) within a casing (5) and (6). Drive is supplied to the input rotor (1), which contains magnets, and causes rotating magnetic fields to be produced in both the output rotor (2) arid (3) and the casing (5) and (6). Interaction of the magnetic fields causes the output rotor (2) and (3) to rotate. The output speed and torque can be controlled by adjusting the angular position of casing (5) with respect to casing (6). Additional electrical power can be imported to provide additional or the only motive power. Electrical power can also be exported to provide a brake or to charge a battery. A lock up may be provided Vehicle applications and a method of obtaining reverse gearing are disclosed.
Patent GB-2299105-A (GB)
Title: Retrievable through tubing tool
Inventor: BRADDICK BRITT OLIVER
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 1995-12-04
Abstract: A retrievable window cutting apparatus and method include a whipstock assembly 160 and anchor assembly 10. Whipstock assembly 160 and anchor assembly 10 contract radially inwardly to pass through tubing string T and then expand radially outwardly to operate in casing C. Upper and lower independently moveable slips 24 and 26 engage casing C. Whipstock assembly 160 includes hinge assembly 170 that can be set for operation with a milling assembly. Cooperation between shear members in setting tool WSS, working string adaptor 180, hinge assembly 170, and anchor assembly 10 provide for keeping whipstock assembly 160 and anchor assembly 10 in a contracted position for passing downwardly through tubing T, expansion in casing C, and subsequent retrieval through tubing T.
Patent GB-2295808-A (GB)
Title: Wrapping generally spherical objects
Inventor: HARPER ROBERT IAN
IPC: B65B11/54
Filed: 1995-12-04
Abstract: A method of wrapping generally spherical objects (16), for example, lettuces, includes placing a thermoplastic film on a work surface (14) which includes a downwardly movable suppoer member (17) on to which the object (16) is placed. A displacement member (21) is then moved into engagement with the object (16) so as to displace the object (16) and the film downwardly through the central opening of an iris diaphragm (20). After the displacement member (21) has moved a predetermined distance downwardly, it is retracted upwardly and the iris diaphragm (20) is then closed. The object (16) is then rotated to gather the film around it. The displacement member (21) also comprises a heater head (22) which is then moved downwardly to contact the portions of the film projecting upwardly through the diaphragm (20) to fuse them together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297121-A (GB)
Title: Anti-burglar door locks
Inventor: GLOWACKI MAREK
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a device protecting against unauthorized entry into any room, especially to an anti-burglar door comprising a frame (1) forming a door frame or provided with permanently connected additional elements forming a door frame (17), said frame being mountable in a door opening or near it around its circumference, a door leaf (2) hinged in the door frame along an axis parallel to one of vertical edges of said door leaf, and a door lock mechanism mounted at another opposite vertical edge of the door leaf, said mechanism being connected firmly to the door leaf, and provided with at least one locking bolt (25). The door leaf (2) has a slide strip (7) mounted movably in a guiding element (8) located at and along said another vertical edge (2A) of the door leaf (2), and fastened firmly to it, and said slide strip is provided with at least one interlocking unit (9) engaging the door leaf with the frame (1) and/or door frame (17), and protecting the door leaf against unauthorized opening when in its closed position, whereas at least on locking bolt (25) of the door lock mechanism (20) is engaged with the slide strip (7). The frame is provided with formations to resist the use of a crowbar and the entrance to the lock mechanism is angled downwardly to provide weather protection and to minimise possible interference.
Patent GB-955350-A (GB)
IPC: C07F9/12
Abstract: 955,350. Insecticidal composition containing organo - phosphorus compounds. SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. Jan. 26, 1962 [Jan. 30, 1961], No. 3095/62. Heading A5E. A solid insecticidal composition comprises a solid organic polymeric macromolecular substance having a molecular weight above 1000 and an organophosphorus compound having the general formula (where R is an alkyl group, X is oxygen or sulphur, and M is a group having the structure: wherein R<SP>1</SP> is hydrogen or an alkyl group, Z is halogen and R<SP>11</SP> is hydrogen, an alkyl group or halogen.) The composition may be a dust, pellet, foams or other solid shape. The solid organic polymeric macromolecular molecular substance may be thermosetting or thermoplastic. A list is given of which typical examples are polyethylene; vinyl polymers; natural and synthetic elastomers, e.g. rubber and polybutadiene; cellulose plastics; and formaldehyde urea resins. Typical of the many organo phosphorus compounds specified are 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate; 1,2-dibromo-2,2- dichloro diethylphosphate and 2-carbomethoxy 1-methylvinyl dimethyl phosphate. The composition may also contain a non-insecticidal plasticizer of the formula: (wherein R<SP>111</SP> is an alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkaryl group). Other plasticizers are specified. The compositions may also include dyes, pigments, lubricants, fillers, anti-oxidants, ultraviolet stabilizers and stabilizers for the phosphorus insecticide and macramolecular substance, namely phenols, many of which are specified.
Patent GB-2310487-A (GB)
Title: Security container for a warning lamp
Inventor: WOOD STUART MALCOLM
IPC: F21V15/00
Filed: 1996-02-20
Abstract: A lamp for attachment to a skip, scaffolding or similar structure is contained within a metal casing having mesh or transparent material at its top to allow the light out. The box is attached to the structure by two arms 1,2 forming a clamp which surrounds a part of the structure and is locked in this position eg with a padlock. Arm 2 pivots at 3 and in the clamped position encloses the lamp inside casing.
Patent GB-2313964-A (GB)
Title: Electrical immobiliser
Inventor: HONNORATY JOHN
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 1996-06-06
Abstract: A vehicle, aircraft or marine engine or other equipment is immobilised by removal of a square or round cross section coded insert from the centre of a terminal block. A dummy insert can be substituted. The inserts are held in place by a key or thumb wheel lock and the leads to the terminals are hermetically sealed/ welded to avoid hot wiring. The block housing is formed from clear or opaque rigid pvc or polycarbonate, which latter is extremely tough, durable and impervious to most acids, chemicals and weather conditions. With the foregoing versatility then the shape of an immobiliser could even be incorporated into a glove compartment moulding with say two separate cores which would give even more security. Voltages and amperes envisaged are as follows:- 6, 9, 12, 24, 48, 96, 110/120, 200/250, 380/415-volt; 63ma to 160-amps.
Patent GB-2303841-A (GB)
Title: Packing for a product
Inventor: SON YOUNG HO
IPC: B65D81/127
Filed: 1996-07-18
Abstract: A paper packing member for packing an electronic product 7 which can replace the conventional foamed polystyrene resin includes a paper panel 1 of predetermined width and shape. Ribs 2 on one face of the panel 1 locate the product 7 and together with ribs 3 on the opposing surface of the panel 1 provide a buffering effect when the product 7, supported by two packing members, is enclosed in a box.
Patent GB-2317100-A (GB)
Title: A reversible sports jacket
Inventor: MCCAULEY TERENCE FRANCIS
IPC: A41D15/00
Filed: 1996-09-17
Abstract: A reversible jacket 10 comprises a bodice 11, sleeves 12, collar 13, cuffs 14, a welt 15 and a sliding clasp fastener 16. The cuffs, collar and welt are preferably of the knitted kind, as to be identical in both orientations. The jacket is reversible to selectively reveal one of two designs. The two designs may be for example, the home and away colours of a sporting body.
Patent GB-2319057-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable hinge
Inventor: KIENZE WERNER
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 1997-02-26
Abstract: An adjustable hinge for a door or window has a first part 10 with a bottom 12 formed with parallel elongate holes 18, 20 and guide edges 14, 16 which extend parallel to the elongate holes 18, 20. The guide edges extend beyond the bottom 12 and have apertures 54, 56 to accommodate a hinge pin. A second part 32 is located between the guide edges 14, 16 and fixed relative to the door or window by fastening means guided through the elongated holes 18, 20. An adjusting spindle 28, also parallel to the elongate holes 18, 20 is axially restrained by one of the parts and co-operates with a nut element 24 which is axially and rotationally restrained by the other part such that relative movement of the adjusting spindle 28 and the nut element 24 causes relative movement of the first and second parts 10, 32.
Patent GB-2330027-A (GB)
Title: A laser based wave prediction system
Inventor: BELMONT MICHAEL RICHARD
IPC: G01S17/88
Filed: 1997-03-08
Abstract: Laser based sensor unit is used to measure the shape of the sea surface over a region (or at a point) some distance from the site where prediction is required. This sea profile data is then used to build a mathematical prediction model of the sea at the desired location in space and time.
Patent GB-2329962-A (GB)
Title: Analytical instrument for measuring heat evolution
Inventor: HEMMERICH JOHAN LUDWIG
IPC: G01K17/00
Filed: 1997-07-04
Abstract: A device for measuring heat evolution in a homogeneous fluid sample comprising: a first chamber 5 having a heat capacity C1 and an internal surface of area A1 defining a cavity for containing a volume V1 of the said fluid; a second chamber 10 having a heat capacity C2 and an internal surface of area A2 defining a cavity for containing a volume V2 of the said fluid, wherein C1 is approximately equal to C2, A1 is approximately equal to A2 and V1 is greater than V2; means to detect and measure heat flow between the first and second chambers; and means to achieve a temperature equilibration between the two chambers.
Patent GB-2330485-A (GB)
Title: Background noise contrast reduction for handovers involving a change of speech codec
Inventor: GIBBS JONATHAN ALASTAIR
IPC: G10L19/012
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: During handover of a mobile communication unit from a first communication system having a first speech encoder 310 to a second communication system having a second speech encoder 330, a smooth transition of background noise is achieved by mixing 370 sampled noise from each encoder. As handover progresses noise from the first system is gradually decreased and faded out while noise from the second system is increased so that the user does not notice a change in noise level from one system to another. The sampled and mixed noise signal is inserted into any silent periods occurring near the handover point.
Patent GB-2322411-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine fuel-injection valve with additional supply line eg for water
Inventor: HOFMANN KARL
IPC: F02M25/022
Filed: 1998-02-02
Abstract: The valve has a valve member 9 with an opening pressure shoulder 15 which protrudes into an enlarged pressure chamber 17 into which the fuel supply duct 19 issues. The valve has a second supply line 39, eg for water, which extends completely inside the valve body 3 and issues either also into the pressure chamber 17, as in fig.2, or into the annular duct 23 below the pressure chamber 17, as in fig.10. An apertured sleeve (47, fig.3) may be provided in the annular duct 23 to produce a desired emulsion of fuel and water. The shaft of the valve member 9 may have longitudinal grooves (57, fig.4) to keep fuel and water separate or the shaft may have a square (figs.5-7) or toothed (figs. 8,9) cross-section. The injector is simple to manufacture, has no thin walls so can operate with pressures up to 1800 bar and can be incorporated into current engines without structural modifications.
Patent GB-2322353-A (GB)
Title: Ramp assemblies
Inventor: SAUCIER STANTON D
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: A wheelchair ramp assembly R comprises a mounting structure M having top panels 14, 24 and 26 that form the floor of a vehicle V, and a platform 12 which moves within the mounting structure M between a stowed position (see Figure 5A) and a deployed position (see Figure 5D), in which the platform 12 pivots downwards. The platform 12 has elements 98,100 that engage in guides 54,56 in side sections 18,20 of the mounting structure M. Drive means 80, which may be driven by a reversible motor 78, are provided to effect the movement of the platform 12 within the mounting structure M, and are located above the platform 12 and beneath the top panels 12,24,26. The drive means comprise a ball screw mechanism 82 for example, and the platform 12 is releasably locked in its stowed position by a mechanism 140 which engages a triangular stop 148. An alignment structure 88 is used to maintain alignment of the platform 12 with the mounting structure M during movement of the platform 12. The platform 12 comprises an outer portion 77 which is hinged to an inner portion 79 and these two portions are maintained in the same plane using compression springs 120,121. Therefore if the platform 12 does not contact the ground, eg when it is only partially deployed, the outer portion 79 pivots down to contact the ground when stepped on (Figure 9). The platform 12 can also be moved between the stowed and deployed positions manually, eg when the power to the drive means 80 fails, using a bar (100, Figures 7A-C) to initially open a pivoting door (96, Figures 7A-C), and thereafter the bar (100, Figure 8) is used to withdraw/retum the platform 12 from/to the mounting structure M, by engaging a hook (104, Figure 8) on the end of the bar (100, Figure 8) with a notch 106 in the platform 12.